Coco and the Little Black Dress

Van Haeringen's spare mixed-media illustrations throughout this tiny tribute are as alluring as her subject's timeless designs, capturing the eye with fine pen and ink detail, stark colors, warm watercolor shading, and Bemelmans-like playfulness...as a picture book, it is utterly endearing. - Kirkus Reviews The line-drawn illustrations, often resembling fashion sketches, use white space and pops of color to maximum effect...the book s simple elegance is perfectly suited to the story of Coco and her iconic black dress. -Julia Smith, Booklist Van Haeringen s spare artwork is simply beautiful and reflects Chanel s approach to fashion. Vibrant touches of watercolor among delicate pen-and-ink drawings bring to mind Ludwig Bemelmans s Madeline. - Samantha Lumetta, School Library Journal The point is simply this, Coco and the Little Black Dress is equally appealing to an adult with a wonderful sense of whimsy and especially to those who may not be conversant in the history of Coco Chanel. Without question, the book is a delight to read and probably will become a keepsake for those who will have this read to them as a bedtime tale. -Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books Van Haeringen s illustrations, black line drawings with dabs of color against expanses of white, are drawn with a precise yet whimsical panache that brilliantly suits their subject. - New York Times Book Review